Fragrance comparison

Black Oud vs Rose Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Oud

By Kilian

3.70122 votes

Rank #6,900 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Rose Oud

Niche4All

4.1718 votes

Rank #34,287 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Rose Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Oud3/5

Rose Oud2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Oud
Sillage & projection: Black Oud
Value for money: Rose Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black OudBy Kilian

Rose OudNiche4All

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerRose OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

21%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

56%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack Oud

SillageBlack Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value66

Category winnerRose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

oud61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RoseGeraniumCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

PapyrusPatchouliCedarMethyl Pamplemousse

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseMossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

Top

GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperAlmond

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumJasmineLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskMossSandalwoodAmberLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Cardamom and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer12

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring73

Summer55

Fall82

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#34,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Oud by By Kilian is a potent, incense-heavy composition built around a core of animalic agarwood. Launched in 2014, this unisex fragrance balances dark, resinous woods with spicy accents of cardamom and pink pepper. It creates a bold, assertive presence, making it ideal for formal evening events or cold winter d…

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Rose Oud by Niche4All is a unisex oriental floral fragrance launched in 2020. This scent balances intense rose and agarwood with top notes of grapefruit and cardamom. It projects an opulent, sophisticated presence, perfect for formal evening receptions or cooler autumn nights when you want a fragrance that lingers on …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Oud or Rose Oud?

Black Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 122 votes; Rose Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Black Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Rose Oud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Oud or Rose Oud?

Black Oud lasts longest (Black Oud 82/100, Rose Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Oud or Rose Oud?

Black Oud projects furthest (Black Oud 76/100, Rose Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Oud and Rose Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Pink Pepper.

Is Black Oud or Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

Black Oud suits daytime wear; Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Oud and Rose Oud?

Black Oud has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Papyrus, Patchouli, Cedar and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Moss and Sandalwood. Rose Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Almond, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.